islands

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Prior to the rise in cases seen during the 2010s, the parasite had been documented on remote islands in northwestern Alaska.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the National Weather Service, a high surf advisory is in effect in Catalina, the Santa Barbara islands, the Malibu Coast and all Los Angeles County beaches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Canaries -- Spanish islands off the coast of west Africa -- have become the main entry point for irregular migrants into Spain after long and dangerous trips from Africa.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Most of the islands are, as Antelope was until this year, submerged reefs which in the past had no human settlements.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But then I dive deeper and realize that many of the tiny islands only have resorts.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller